Therapist techniques used during the cognitive therapy of opiate-dependent patients

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Research on the use of cognitive-behavioral therapy on opiate-dependent patients showed that cognitive therapy was more effective as a treatment tool. Although behavioral therapy was also used, it was often implemented in the earlier stages of therapy only. Practitioners attribute the trend to the patients' refusal to recognize his or her substance abuse problem during behavioral therapy. The results of the research show that changes have to be made on susbtance treatment manuals, preferably focusing more on the special needs of substance-dependent patients.

Methods, Therapeutics, Drug addicts, Drug abusers, Cognitive therapy

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Has Malaysia's antidrug effort been effective?

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The effectivity of Malaysia's anti-drug and rehabilitation programs is evaluated. Initially, the country's multifaceted program involved law enforcement, preventive education and rehabilitation. The number of addicted individuals decreased but recidivsm remained constant. It has been shown that relapse rates still increased despite the addition of community interactions in rehabilitation programs. The failure of Malaysia's treatment protocol may be due to faulty grouping of patients, and the nature of drug abuse itself.

Case studies, Social policy, Malaysia, Substance abuse, Recidivism, Substance abuse treatment, Drug treatment centers

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